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EU to invest €150 million for research to counter coronavirus variants
Today, the Commission presented a Communication for the proposed launch of a European bio-defence preparedness programme called “HERA Incubator” to address the emerging threat of coronavirus variants. Plans include important new research investments, mobilising an additional €30 million from Horizon 2020 to be complemented by a further €120 million from Horizon Europe.
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- 7 December 2020 - JRC releases new reference materials for quality control of antibody tests
- 11 November 2020 - EC invests in preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks - factsheet
- 5 November - €128 million granted for research on socio-economic impact of pandemic
- 27 October 2020 - EXSCALATE4CoV project launches clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
- 30 September 2020 - €459 million invested in coronavirus projects so far in 2020
- 18 September 2020 - Commission supports international clinical research network for COVID-19
- 11 September 2020 - Commission supports research on convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
- 8 September 2020 - EIT Crisis Response Initiative: €60 million awarded to 207 projects
- 28 July 2020 - Commission launches a Manifesto to maximise research results
- 15 July 2020 - Studies outline efficiency of containment measures and inform public responses
- 6 July 2020 - Commission and EIB provide CureVac with a €75 million financing
- 17 June 2020 - Commission unveils EU vaccines strategy - R&I for vaccine development
- 11 June 2020 - EIB to provide BioNTech with up to €100 million in debt financing for vaccine development and manufacturing
- 10 June 2020 - EU strengthens action to tackle coronavirus disinformation
- 8 June 2020 - EU grants €314 million to innovative companies to combat virus and support recovery
- 14 May 2020 - ERA corona platform offers one-stop shop for research and innovation funding
- 12 May 2020 - €117 million granted for treatments and diagnostics through the ΙΜΙ
- 4 May 2020 - Coronavirus Global Response, €1 billion will be mobilised to fight virus
- 6 March 2020 - 18 new research projects awarded €48.2 million - Factsheet
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